First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City

Psalm 33:4-5
“For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.”

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January 10, 2010

“Life in Christ: an Epic Drama”

Introduction

From the beginning, life was a gift to me. I was born into a post-war, baby-boom, middle-class, suburban family; a life of luxury by no means (going by American standards), but always had what was needed; a good school system, good neighbors and friends, every opportunity for a good life;

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January 3, 2010

“The Future Starts Now”

John 1:40-42; 13:34-38; 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-17

Introduction

Almost everyone knows of Saint Peter. Even if you didn’t grow up in a church, you still have heard about the guy standing at the pearly gates in all the jokes about heaven.

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December 27, 2009

“Life-Giving Light”

John 1:1-13

Introduction

Rejoice in his coming! That’s what the Christmas message is all about. The Lord Jesus has come to fulfill God’s eternal salvation plan. That’s why Christmas was celebrated all around the world. “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”

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December 24, 2009

“Singing the Song of Christmas”

Luke 2:1-20; Ephesians 5:8-20

Introduction

For me, Christmas and music go together. Carols with sing-able melodies and memorable words describe the mystery and meaning of God’s greatest love for us. You know them so well. Just fill in the blanks: “O come all ye… Hark! the herald… O little town … Joy to the world the…” Melody and music carry meaning into our memory, deep into the mind and heart.

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December 20, 2009

Blessing: A Gift of Giving and Receiving

Micah 5:2-4; Luke 1:39-45

Introduction

Expectations! All of us have expectations for what life is supposed to be like: expectations for ourselves, for others, and yes, for God. Sometimes they can spur on success, accomplishment, and fulfillment when they are realistic, healthy expectations. But they can also cause enormous pressure, disappointment, anxiety or even hopelessness when they are out of balance, unrealistic or impossible.

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December 6, 2009

Humility: Accepting Christ

Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6

We began the season of Advent last week with the first gift, the gift of fear. Not “the painful apprehension of some impending evil; being afraid or dread,” but “to feel reverence and awe” for God. Jesus came to transform our fears from “being afraid” to “fear not;” to honor the Lord your God with a deep awe.

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November 29, 2009

Awe: Our Primary Response to God

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36

Acrophobia is the fear of heights; xenophobia – the fear of strangers; claustrophobia – the fear of enclosed places (I have that one and it can be debilitating); then there’s agoraphobia – the fear of large, open spaces; how about astrophobia – the fear of thunder, lightning, and storms. If you’ve experienced any of these phobias, you know as they intensify, though irrational, they seem inescapable.

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September 27, 2009

The Church- More than a Building

1 Corinthians 12.12-27

The Church Body
For the last couple weeks Pastor Mike has been doing a series on the church. What should First Presbyterian Church look like to outsiders? What should our church DNA be? What does God intend for this church? Today we are continuing that series by looking at 1 Corinthians 12.12-27.

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